Which Statements Does NOT Accurately Describe the Ability of Animals

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statements does NOT accurately describe the ability of animals to acquire language

• A) The ability to use language-in a very basic, primitive way-may not be entirely unique to humans. 
• B) Animals have never shown behaviour that suggests an understanding of grammatical rules. 
• C) Questions remain concerning whether the language-like behaviour of animals demonstrates all the critical properties of language. 
• D) Some language-like skills have been taught to a number of species.

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